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A BMW M3 driver in the Netherlands fitted a very cheap titanium exhaust ordered from AliExpress, and the resulting sound reportedly surprised everyone. The story is drawing attention among car enthusiasts, alongside chatter about Chinese car brands gaining a permanent foothold in Europe and record valuations for the Kimera EVO37 compared with the original Lancia 037 rally car it echoes.
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Valentino Rossi has been spotted driving his BMW through Barcelona with the car's door missing, drawing amused reactions from fans and Italian media. Images of the nine-time world motorcycling champion behind the wheel of the unusual vehicle circulated widely, prompting jokes and questions about how the car ended up in that state and why he chose to drive it anyway.
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J.League club Shimizu S-Pulse is drawing attention in Japan for several reasons at once. The club announced a one-of-a-kind collaboration model with Shizuoka BMW, an X1 priced at 7.26 million yen. Yokohama F. Marinos meanwhile announced changes and cancellations to events planned for their match against Shimizu. The club also mourns Jias, a 1995 squad member who scored in the club's first opening match, whose death was announced officially.
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BMW is reportedly using profits from its growing electric vehicle lineup to continue developing and producing its V8 engines, according to a Motor1.com report. The story highlights how EV sales are funding the survival of high-performance combustion powertrains as stricter emissions rules push most automakers to phase out large engines.
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BMW has revealed the future of its M3 performance sedan, according to a report by automotive news outlet Motor1.com. No further details about the announcement are available, so it is unclear whether the reveal concerns a new generation, an electric version, or styling changes. Car enthusiasts are following the story as the M3 is one of BMW's most iconic performance models.
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Reports say BMW is ending the iX, its flagship electric SUV. The iX launched in 2021 as the brand's technology showcase, pairing long range with a bold design and high-end interior. Motor1.com carries the report that the model is dead, and the news is drawing attention from EV watchers and BMW fans discussing what will replace it.